Mulberry Grove Aces vs. Neoga Indians

Mulberry Grove scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Neoga Indians a 22-0 shutout. Mulberry Grove might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.

Lola Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Jenni Mezo was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Micah Greenwood, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.

Mulberry Grove has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Neoga, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Martinsville the next time they take the field. Mulberry Grove will host Martinsville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Neoga will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.

O'Fallon Panthers vs. Carbondale Terriers

O'Fallon was the 10-9 winner over Carbondale when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The O'Fallon Panthers wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-7 walloping at the hands of the Carbondale Terriers on Saturday. O'Fallon has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Madison Ecker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Ella Klino was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.

On Carbondale's side, Lauren Lehman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Sydney Tanner was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Martin, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

O'Fallon's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Carbondale, their win bumped their record up to 10-11.

O'Fallon will head out on the road to square off against Belleville West at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Carbondale, they will challenge Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Benton is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Carbondale will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.

Farina South Central picks up fourth straight win at home

Farina South Central had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They came out on top against the Sullivan Redskins by a score of 9-5. Nine seems to be a good number for Farina South Central as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.

Taegan Webster made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Webster has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Webster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Farina South Central let Kyra Swift and Kinlee Thompson loose on the outfield. Swift scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Thompson scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Swift, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.

Farina South Central pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sullivan, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.

Farina South Central will play host again on Monday to welcome North Clay/Clay City, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Farina South Central is facing North Clay/Clay City at the right time seeing as North Clay/Clay City is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sullivan, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-0 loss vs. Edwards County on the 20th.

Farina South Central Cougars vs. North Clay/Clay City

The Farina South Central Cougars will play host again on Monday to welcome North Clay/Clay City, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Farina South Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.

If Farina South Central beats North Clay/Clay City with nine runs on Monday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Farina South Central came out on top against Sullivan by a score of 9-5 on Saturday.

Taegan Webster made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Webster has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Webster was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Farina South Central let Kyra Swift and Kinlee Thompson loose on the outfield. Swift scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Thompson scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Swift, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.

Meanwhile, North Clay/Clay City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of Odin/Patoka/Sandoval.

Farina South Central pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for North Clay/Clay City, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.

Okawville Leaves Home

The Okawville Rockets will head out on the road to face off against the Greenville Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Last Wednesday, Okawville came up short against Chester and fell 7-4.

Meanwhile, Greenville earned an 8-3 win over Marquette Catholic on Tuesday.

Kaitlyn Lurkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Ava Potthast was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Haylee Clark was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Okawville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. As for Greenville, their victory bumped their record up to 12-15.

Okawville came out on top in a nail-biter against Greenville in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Okawville since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Haylee Clark leads Greenville to victory over Mulberry Grove

Greenville lost to Mulberry Grove back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Greenville Comets had just enough and edged the Mulberry Grove Aces out 9-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Greenville.

Ava Potthast spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Haylee Clark, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Kaitlyn Lurkins was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.

On Mulberry Grove's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lily Johnson gave up three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits.

At the plate, Jenni Mezo and Micah Greenwood stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mezo scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Greenwood scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Lola Johnson, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Greenville is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-15 record this season. As for Mulberry Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.

Greenville will be playing at home against Wesclin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Greenville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. Mulberry Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

Mulberry Grove takes loss despite strong performances from Micah Greenwood and Jenni Mezo

It was a good run, but Mulberry Grove unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Greenville Comets by a score of 9-8. Mulberry Grove was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Greenville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.

Lily Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Jenni Mezo and Micah Greenwood did some serious damage despite the final result: Mezo scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Greenwood scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Lola Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

On Greenville's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ava Potthast gave up four earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Haylee Clark, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Lurkins, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.

Mulberry Grove's loss dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Greenville, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-15 record this season.

Mulberry Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Greenville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wesclin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Greenville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.

Makenna Budde can't quite lead Breese Central over Columbia

Breese Central couldn't quite beat Columbia on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Breese Central Cougars fell just short of the Columbia Eagles by a score of 4-2. Breese Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Columbia apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.

Breese Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makenna Budde, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.

This is the second loss in a row for Breese Central and nudges their season record down to 11-10. As for Columbia, their win bumped their record up to 18-10.

Breese Central is on the road again on Wednesday to play Wesclin at 5:30 p.m. As for Columbia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. Columbia is facing East Alton-Wood River at the right time seeing as East Alton-Wood River is stuck on a four-game losing streak.

Centralia Heads Out

The Centralia Orphans will head out on the road to face off against the Murphysboro Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Centralia finally turned things around against Charleston on Tuesday. Centralia skirted past Charleston 10-9. Considering Centralia's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

The team relied heavily on Kaylee Bowdler, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madison Francois, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Murphysboro had just enough and edged DuQuoin out 13-11 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Murphysboro.

Murphysboro let Marteena Clover and Sarah Cook loose on the outfield. Clover went 3-for-5 with five RBI, a triple, and a run, while Cook scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Macey Alexander was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

The win got Centralia back to even at 10-10. As for Murphysboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.

Centralia suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Murphysboro when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Centralia, Taylor Reiman (who scored two runs while going 2-for-3) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

Carlyle Heads Out

The Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the DuQuoin Indians at 4:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Carlyle is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Red Bud last Tuesday. They fell just short of the Musketeers by a score of 1-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Carlyle has not been shut out since back in March.

Meanwhile, DuQuoin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-3 to Carbondale.

Carlyle's defeat dropped their record down to 13-6. As for DuQuoin, their loss dropped their record down to 9-20.

Carlyle skirted past DuQuoin 7-6 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carlyle since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Wesclin Hits the Road

The Wesclin Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Roxana Shells at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Roxana took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Wesclin, who comes in off a win.

Wesclin can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They put the hurt on Breese Central with a sharp 14-4 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Wesclin considering their one-run performance the matchup before.

Lexie Oster was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Hooks, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.

Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Roxana had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Salem on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that Roxana has lost by just one run.

Kennedi Robien was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.

Wesclin's victory bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Roxana, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-6.

Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wesclin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .398. However, it's not like Roxana struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Wesclin's way against Roxana in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Wesclin made off with a 13-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wesclin since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Salem Plays at Home

The Salem Wildcats will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Richland County Tigers, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Salem has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Last Thursday, Salem narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Roxana 5-4.

Breanna Thurman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Thurman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thurman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

Thurman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Blagoue, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Richland County came into Monday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over Paris on Monday.

Like Salem, Richland County also got a great game from a two-way player: Taylor Bloomer. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Bloomer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Bailey Rennier and Miranda Dowty did most of the damage at the plate: Rennier scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Dowty scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabella Trupiano, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Salem has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. As for Richland County, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.

Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Salem hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Richland County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.

Salem took their victory against Richland County when the teams last played back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 16-1. Does Salem have another victory up their sleeve, or will Richland County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

Vandalia Heads Out

Vandalia and Litchfield are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Vandalia Vandals are on the road again on Thursday to play the Litchfield Purple Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Vandalia lost 10-2 to Hillsboro on Monday.

Meanwhile, Litchfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Greenville.

Litchfield saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lili Anne Readenour, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Bono, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Vandalia's defeat was their 11th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Litchfield, their record is now 6-12.

Vandalia took their victory against Litchfield in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-5. Does Vandalia have another victory up their sleeve, or will Litchfield turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

Okawville Plays at Home

Okawville lost against Chester back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Okawville Rockets took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chester Yellowjackets.

For Chester's part, Lexie Mott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Mott has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexis Eggemeyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Camryn Wolff was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.

Okawville dropped their record down to 9-10 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Chester, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Okawville will take on Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carlyle's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Okawville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chester, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wesclin at 4:30 p.m. Chester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.

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The Greenville Comets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Okawville Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Greenville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, Greenville earned an 8-3 win over Marquette Catholic.

Kaitlyn Lurkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Ava Potthast was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylee Clark, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Okawville came up short against Chester on Wednesday and fell 7-4.

Greenville's victory bumped their record up to 12-15. As for Okawville, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-10.

Greenville couldn't quite finish off Okawville in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 6-4. Will Greenville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

Breese Central Hits the Road

The Breese Central Cougars are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Marissa/Coulterville Meteors at 4:30 p.m. Breese Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

Breese Central lost 14-4 to Wesclin on Friday.

Cece Toennies was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Marissa/Coulterville waltzed into their contest on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Yellow Jackets 2-1.

Molly Kane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Maci McLaughlin was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run.

Breese Central's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Marissa/Coulterville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 games, which provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season.

Breese Central came out on top in a nail-biter against Marissa/Coulterville in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Breese Central since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.